WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although April and early May saw some of the lowest visitation in Bearizona’s history, the relaxing of the state’s restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 May 15 led to the highest visitation in the drive-through wildlife park’s history.

Superintendents are making plans to reduce class sizes, create disinfectant protocols and be flexible with parents and employees who have health problems that put them at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Pressure has mounted to reopen the state’s schools, and there are those in Williams who are eager to see the children back at their desks, yet the landscape of American education will no doubt be different this fall.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although the city of Williams has begun reopening with retail stores, restaurants and beauty salons back in business, the Williams City Council has decided to keep the Williams Aquatic Center and Recreation Center closed — for now.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Salons, barbershops and gyms have been in high demand after reopening May 8 following an order from Gov. Doug Ducey shutting down gyms March 20 and salons April 3 to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House voted May 21 to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor's public-health orders.